Nike Celebrates Kobe Bryant's 42nd Birthday With Kendrick Lamar-Narrated Tribute

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorTwitter netted 6 million new daily active users in the fourth quarter of 2021, a bit lighter than analyst forecasts, and beat Wall Street estimates on the bottom line. Revenue was in line with expectations, as the social network reported only “modest” impact from Apple’s iOS privacy changes.Twitter shares were up 3% in premarket trading, as the company also reaffirmed aggressive user and revenue growth targets for 2023 and announced a $4 billion stock buyback program.Q4 revenue was $1.57 billion, up 22% year over year, driven by “ongoing revenue product improvements, solid sales execution, and a broad, continued increase in advertiser demand,” the company said.

Naman Ramachandran Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and the heir to the throne of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the second time he has tested positive, after a bout with the virus in 2020.“This morning The Prince of Wales has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating,” tweeted the official handle of the Prince of Wales and his wife The Duchess of Cornwall.

cryptocurrency, which was allegedly stolen after a hacker broke into the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in August 2016 and initiated over 2,000 unauthorised transactions.Those transactions were valued at $71million (£52.3m) in bitcoin at the time of the alleged theft, but are now valued at over $4.5billion (£3.3billion). US Department of Justice officials said in a statement that they have since seized over $3.6billion in cryptocurrency (94,000 bitcoin) linked to that hack.The department’s legal complaint alleges that Lichtenstein and Morgan “employed numerous sophisticated laundering techniques” for the bitcoin, and the couple now face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering – which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison – and conspiracy to defraud the US, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.As The Guardian reports, Anirudh Bansal, a defence attorney for the couple, described the charges as “thin” and added: “I don’t think you’ll find that billions of dollars have been laundered.”Morgan’s past as a rapper under the moniker Razzlekhan has subsequently come to light in the days following the couple’s arrest.My fucking theme song!#endometriosis #endoawarenesshttps://t.co/mktaNJ0Oco— Heather R Morgan (rzk.eth) (@HeatherReyhan) February 6, 2022On her website, Razzlekhan is described as “like Genghis Khan, but with more pizzazz” and “the infamous Crocodile of Wall Street”.“Because Razz has synaesthesia, her art often resembles something in between an acid trip and a delightful nightmare,” a description on Razzlekhan’s website reads.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefTrinity Cine Asia has acquired rights to mainland Chinese blockbuster “The Battle at Lake Changjin II” for release in the U.K. and Ireland. The deal was struck with sales agency Distribution Workshop.

André 3000-narrated advert for Squarespace that will air in full at this year’s Super Bowl.The Euphoria star and musician poses as seashell-seller Sally who is struggling to make her business heard until she creates a new webstore that helps market her products. André 3000 uses parts of the famous seashell tongue-twister to detail her growth.A preview of the commercial shared yesterday (February 9) concludes with Sally’s seashells becoming so successful that “she sailed into the setting sun as a seashell celebrity”.

Snoop Dogg has acquired the brand of Death Row Records, the legendary hip hop label that released the rapper’s first two albums in the 1990s.Founded by the often controversial Suge Knight, Death Row was legendary in the 1990s for its roster and releases, and then subsequently more legendary for its eventful downfall and Knight’s many legal woes, including a massive legal battle with the label’s co-founded Lydia Harris.The company eventually went bankrupt and – after attempts to sell the thing also proved eventful – ultimately ended up in the ownership of Canadian company WIDEawake Entertainment Group. Which then went bankrupt.A period of stability followed after entertainment firm eOne bought the label and its catalogue.

Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time.

Britain’s Prince William made his first official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, where the future monarch is highlighting his passionate work around wildlife conservation and climate change.

Fans of Global’s “Celebrity Big Brother” are abuzz.

Scots have been warned to be aware of the signs of romance and companionship fraud in the run up to Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and whether you’re looking for romantic cards and flowers, indulgent chocolates or a touch of sparkle, you’re sure to find the perfect Valentine’s gift at The Centre, Livingston.

Helen Wood has come a long way since she hit headlines for her involvement with Wayne Rooney while working as a sex worker more than a decade ago.

The Queen has stunned royal fans after adding a new addition to her famous litter of corgis, however, to everyone's surprise she has opted for a different breed.

Prince Charles has Covid-19 for the second time in two years and after a positive test.

An Edinburgh support worker has launched a local history campaign chronicling West Lothian’s local history in a short video format.

West Lothian councillors will meet to decide the last budget of this current administration next week – and they face making some tough decisions to balance the books.

John Mayer is prioritizing his fans' health. ET was there when the 44-year-old musician performed the John Mayer Small Stage Series Concert for SiriusXM in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, and he didn't hesitate to stop the show when he noticed one concertgoer who needed some medical attention. «Are they conscious? Give me thumbs up if they're alert,» Mayer asked. Though at first, it seemed like someone in the crowd was giving Mayer the go-ahead, he later asked, «You need an AED [automated external defibrillator]? Well, that's not somebody who's alert!»After a brief pause, Mayer announced, «I'm going to step off stage for a second,» as the crowd cheered the decision.

Overcoming the past. Queen Elizabeth II was not always so fond of her daughter-in-law Duchess Camilla, but time has strengthened their relationship.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has shared she's "very touched" by the Queen's wish for her to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles takes the thrown. During her visit to London on Thursday 10 February, the 74 year old royal was questioned on how she feels about her future as the Queen of England. The Duchess shared that she's "very touched" and "very, very honoured" after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II shared her wishes during her Platinum Jubilee speech on 5 February.

John Mayer stopped his show Wednesday night to check on a fan.

Nipsey Hussle’s death prompted Big Sean to end his feud with Kendrick Lamar.Sean and Nipsey’s new track, Deep Reverence, dropped on Monday night (August 24, 2020) and the lyrics suggest Hussle’s assassination last year (2019) had a big impact on his collaborator.“After what happened to Nipsey, I reached out to Kendrick,” Sean raps on the new tune.

Big Sean is doing a lot of reflecting on “Deep Reverence”.

Another day, another song-theft lawsuit in the US. Kendrick Lamar has been sued by musician Terrance Hayes (not to be confused with the poet of the same name), who accuses the rapper of ripping off one of his songs on the 2017 Grammy-winning Rihanna-featuring track ‘Loyalty’.Hayes’ 2011 song was also called ‘Loyalty’.

Kobe Bryant wanted us to be better.The rapper and Los Angeles native performs a passionate spoken word piece in Nike's new «Mamba Forever» spot that pays tribute to the late Lakers legend. Over photos and videos of Bryant's early career, NBA highlights, inspirational interviews, as well as images of activism and the Black Lives Matter movement, Lamar repeats the motivational refrain: «Better friend.

Nike bosses have tapped rapper Kendrick Lamar to front a new TV ad celebrating Kobe Bryant’s 42nd birthday.The Just Be Better ad debuted on Sunday (August 23, 2020) and featured footage of Kobe and other diversity figures in sport as Kendrick offered narration.The rap star also briefly appeared, playing the piano.The ad begins with Lamar stating: “Kobe taught us to be better.”The basketball legend and Oscar winner perished in a helicopter accident in January.Meanwhile, Kobe’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, led the tributes to the sports hero on social media, confessing life for the family left behind ”feels so empty” without him.Vanessa, who also lost her daughter Gigi in the helicopter crash, took to Instagram and wrote: “To my baby – Happy

Nike has released a new advertisement paying tribute to the late basketball star Kobe Bryant, who died earlier this year in a helicopter crash and whose 42nd birthday would have been today (August 23). The ad features a spoken word track by Kendrick Lamar which centres on Kobe’s legacy as a star who pushed others to “be better.” Watch the advertisement above.

Kendrick Lamar.Bryant died earlier this year (January 26) after the helicopter he was travelling on crashed. Five people were confirmed dead, including Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant.In a new video titled ‘Better | Mamba Forever | Nike’, the footwear brand celebrates the life of the five-time NBA champion.Starting off with some clips of Bryant in action, the L.A.

Chris Cuomo has got to be the most ripped newsman ever! The CNN host showed off that not only has his body bounced back from a severe case of COVID-19, he’s never looked hotter. The 50-year-old made a cameo appearance in his 17-year-old daughter Bella‘s Aug. 15 TikTok video where she did a dance to “Money Trees” by Black Hippy featuring Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock. She appeared to have taped the video in her family’s home gym, as her sweaty and buff dad came into the frame to do some serious muscle flexing.